Electrical Engineer

Top Talent Recruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer with 3-5 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry. The ideal candidate will design electrical systems, develop study packages, and must have a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Engineering. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, training junior engineers, and developing specifications for electrical systems. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of industry standards and practices, making it a vital position in ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge in electrical engineering projects.
• Ability to develop design packages and conduct studies for electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical surveys and audits of department assets.
• Develop and review electrical engineering calculations and specifications.
• Share knowledge and train young engineers on electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Complex problem-solving

Organizational skills

Active learning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Engineering

Tools

ETAP software

Job description

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Oil & Gas Industry, ability to develop design packages and conduct studies for electrical systems. Must have full knowledge of international standards and best practices such as NEC and IEEE.

Degrees

Bachelor degree in Electrical or Power Engineering.

Work Experience

Must have a comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in electrical engineering projects, design, maintenance, assessments, studies, investigations, analysis, optimization, troubleshooting, detailed reports and technical evaluations.

Must have detailed knowledge and background in power overhead lines, transformers, generators, solar power, battery chargers, battery banks, cathodic protection, heat traces, pumps, motors, air blowers, power distribution, building electrical systems, power metering, electrical cables, electrical material selection criteria, electrical systems sizing and power optimization solutions.

Design or study electrical modifications to oil & gas facilities, residences and utilities, design electrical aspects of new facilities of the type mentioned above.

Share Electrical Engineering knowledge, experience, and train young engineers, plan, monitor and improve Energy Management and Efficiency Programs, and develop the department Power Reliability Programs to monitor the performance and reliability of electrical systems.

Review engineering design packages related to electrical aspects and appropriate material selection and cost minimization and issue design engineering packages for anode monitoring and cathodic protection (CP) systems.

Conduct electrical surveys, assessments and audits to the department assets related to DC battery systems, CP systems and solar systems and develop continuous improvement solutions for electrical challenges.

Develop coherent electric equipment specifications and data sheets such as EHV GIS/AIS switchgear, power transformers, large synchronous/induction motors, HV/LV switchgears and control gears, EHV/HV/LV cables, bus ducts, EHV GIBs, UPS, battery charger, NGR and panel boards requirements.

Participate in electrical power system studies including short circuit, load flow analysis, motor starting, arc flash hazard, relay coordination and setting using ETAP software and develop and review electrical engineering calculations such as grounding, earthing, battery charger, battery sizing, transformer sizing, cable sizing, electrical load schedules and lighting.

Develop and review single line diagrams, protection and metering schemes, motor schematics, electrical equipment layouts, plant cable routing layouts, lighting and grounding layouts, area classification drawings, substation automation architecture, synchronizing and bus changeover schemes.

Provide guidance on standards development through technical committee participation, interpret standards, industry codes (such as NFPA, ANSI IEEE, IEC, API, NEC and NACE) and recommend changes to reduce costs associated with overly stringent requirements.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATE

-IEEE membership

Skills

Electrical engineers design, develop, test and manage the manufacturing of electrical equipment, from electric motors and navigation systems to power generation equipment and the electrical components of vehicles and personal devices. Technological knowledge, active learning, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, complex problem‑solving skills, mathematics and physics skills, and innovative thinking.